Current Topics

The Columbia River Crossing project team is currently refining designs for each of the project’s components based on public and local partner agency input.

Portland & Vancouver picture

Work in 2009 includes:

Selecting a bridge type
Engineering a replacement I-5 bridge with 12 lanes (three through lanes and three add/drop lanes in each direction) based on CRC Project Sponsors Council recommendation
Refining light rail route through downtown Vancouver, based on CRC Vancouver Working Group alignment recommendation.
Meeting with community members to help design light rail stations and park and rides in downtown Vancouver
Recommendations from the Portland Working Group on community connections and design for the Hayden Island light rail station
Continuing design on improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities
Updating cost estimates
Researching tolling options, gathering public opinion and developing a finance plan
Selecting an interchange option for Marine Drive
Talking with communities to hear concerns and provide information
Reviewing public comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and writing the Final EIS

Information from the Draft EIS and earlier phases of this project can be found in background section of this site.